"Gilbert bought a bunch of vacant buildings and land downtown
Detroit," wrote reader d ca. "of course he wants to sell them for a huge
profit...."

Reader maximumJ thinks Gilbert should put his considerable money where his mouth is and move into the city if he's concerned about Detroit's well being.

"Hey Dan, if you like Detroit so much how about and your family moving down there from your OAKLAND COUNTY home," maximumJ wrote. "I thought not...."

Of course, not everyone was critical of Gilbert, who has
never been shy about sharing his thoughts. (Remember when he blasted LeBron
James for leaving Cleveland to sign in Miami, where James recently won an NBA championship?)

Reader dtf3 thinks Detroit could use more people like
Gilbert.

"It amazes me that people would rip on Gilbert," dtf3 wrote.
"He is one of few trying to bring Detroit back. Yes, he plans to make money -
thats what businesses do. Kind of like the people who rip on Illitch. Maybe the
city doesnt deserve Gilbert."

As for where the Pistons play, some readers see no reason for
them to leave The Palace despite the fact that it's located in the suburbs.

When the Lions moved from The Pontiac Silverdome to Ford
Field in 2002, that left the Pistons as the only major-league team that didn't play in
downtown Detroit.

"a relative of mine worked fo the PIstons during the 60's and
70's when they were downtown at Cobo and they never drew consistently," wrote
reader teachboy. "They moved to the Silverdome (terrible place for basketball)
because of the poor attendance at Cobo. They will never be downtown again. You
have everything at the Palace, great arena, safe area and fans that come when
the team is compeititive. They are in Auburn Hills for good. Book it."

LobsterJohnson agreed.

"The Palace is lovely and has a dedicated parking lot,"
LobsterJohnson wrote. "Rather than move the Pistons downtown, build up Auburn
Hills so there is something to do on game day besides drinking at The Post."

Still, others would like to see the Pistons back downtown
with the rest of the big-league teams.

"Pistons should be in downtown just like the Tiger and Lions,"
wrote Mr. Dong. "Get it done Gores!!!!"

Mr. Dong was referring to Tom Gores, the billionaire who grew up
in the Flint area and purchased the Pistons as well as the Palace Sports & Entertainment empire last summer.

Given that Gores owns The Palace, it seems unlikely he'd move
the Pistons – unless, of course, he sold The Palace and built his own arena
downtown.

But anyone interested in buying The Palace would surely insist on the
Pistons staying there, don't you think?

With that in mind, should the Pistons stay at The Palace or
would you like to see them move back to downtown Detroit?